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Pope Francis waves goodbye as he leaves Manila

Pope Francis waves goodbye as he leaves Manila Image by (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Vatican has given its blessing to a shortbread milkshake, created in honour of the Pope’s upcoming visit to Philadelphia.

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Vatican department that organises the world meetings, picked the winning flavour from three choices at Potbelly Sandwich Shop in the city.

Part of the proceeds from sales of the PopeinPhilly shake – a blend of vanilla ice cream and shortbread – will go towards the planning of a world gathering of Catholic families and a visit by the Pope in Philadelphia in September.

(Press Association)